Whimsical trend breast milk is supposed to promote muscle growth

Bodybuilders drink breastmilk to build muscle
Although the fitness industry is also booming in Germany, new trends are usually initially set in the USA. So, for example, the so-called SUP-Yoga was practiced on a floating stand-up paddle board in California for a long time, before it arrived here in Germany. Now a new trend is reported: Human breast milk to help build muscle. Health experts warn against risks.

Breast milk is supposed to make bodybuilders strong
According to German experts, although a normal diet would be best for building muscle, many bodybuilders still rely on protein in the form of special shakes or bars. Protein Shakes & Co are pretty much "out" in the US by now. Many fitness enthusiasts are now using breast milk there. For this, even a large market has already formed. Newly-baked moms offer their excess milk on forums like "onlythebreast.com". The idea is that mothers who can not give milk can buy them there. But among athletes there are more and more customers. The fitness fans seem to assume that breast milk, which makes small babies big and strong, should also be good for adults.

Breast milk is supposed to help build muscle. Nonsense, say doctors. (Image: flower child - fotolia)

Breastfeeding is healthy - for babies
For children, breast milk is indeed healthy. Breastfeeding is perfect for the immune system and protects against allergies. In addition, breast milk is said to inhibit inflammation, promote digestion and even have an anti-aging effect. On corresponding forums for athletes is particularly from the first milk after birth, the so-called colostrum, raving. Enriched with proteins and creatines, it is said to promote muscle growth, improve its recovery and reduce muscle soreness. It is also emphasized that breast milk naturally nourishes itself. This is not true for adults.

Athletes would have to drink very large quantities
To achieve the effect hoped for by the athletes, however, they would have to drink breast milk in very large quantities, as nutritionist Katharina Fodor explained to "20min.ch". The expert explained the trend of strength athletes: "They are looking for the most natural source of valuable nutrients, back to nature is in vogue." Breast milk actually contains growth hormones. "These are not primarily intended for muscle growth, but for the proliferation of body cells and the optimal development of the infant."

Health hazards due to breastmilk
Furthermore, the expert warned against possible negative effects. "Breast milk is produced by the mother's circulation and may therefore also contain nicotine constituents or medicines as well as pathogens such as those of hepatitis C or HIV." In addition, the quality of the milk depends on the mother's diet. "There is therefore breast milk, which even for the infant has too little substance." Also in Germany there are breast milk exchanges as in the US. Although in this country, nothing is known about whether athletes want to refer to milk, but here too doctors warn of risks. In addition to the risk of possible contained pathogens, it should be noted that the donors may also have taken drugs or the milk may have been contaminated during transport. (Ad)